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Suspension R53 front sway bar endlinks hitting axle

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Old 10-04-2017, 09:51 AM
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R53 front sway bar endlinks hitting axle

Hi guys, looking for some input on what I should do to fix the front sway bar endlinks from hitting the axles. It's on both sides. Car is lowered 1.5 all around. Do I need adjustable endlinks or is there something else I should be looking for? I will try to get better pictures today. Thanks!
 
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Can you just flip them to the other side of the bar?!
 
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Old 10-04-2017, 09:13 PM
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Not sure. I have been trying to find out. If I can't find confirmation then I will on Saturday.
 
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those appear to be some aftermarket end links that are made wrong as they are too big on that end. You unfortunately can't put it on the otherside of the bar as it then won't fit the strut.

Here are some proper ones that will work
https://www.waymotorworks.com/sway-b...0-r52-r53.html
 
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Thanks for the heads up about not being able to flip them. My sway bar is angled very far down like 45 degrees. So I’m thinking I should get adjustable end links.
 




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